BOOKS FOR Children and Young Adults in SPANISH 2021

MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR: 2013 WHITE RAVENS; 2015 IBEROAMERICAN PRIZE FOR CHILDREN’S LITERATURE Elena Dreser Nicolás en su cumpleaños Nicolás on His Birthday ILLUSTRATIONS Dalia Alvarado AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Mexico GR L Growing Up / Family / Nature 9789700915722 5½" x 7¼" / 56 pp $13.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories These adventures occur on the beach, during the day Nicolás is most excited for: his birthday. The stories grow along with the character, and in each one, he discovers something new that makes him appreciate his family and nature. Alekos Un conejo es un ciempiés A Rabbit Is a Centipede ILLUSTRATIONS By the Author AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Colombia GR K Pictograms / Creativity 9789588860282 5½" x 7¼" / 56 pp $10.99 / PB Literature Poetry / Narrative Poems / Rebus This surprising book combines Alekos’s witty verses and charming illustrations, making this book a perfect choice for beginning readers. Within the text, some words are replaced by pictograms. As children figure out the meaning of each pictogram and figure out their first sentences, they will gradually gain confidence in their reading abilities. Alekos / Paola Arenas / Elena Dreser /Beatrice Masini ILLUSTRATIONS Lucia Salemi AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Italy GR K Pictograms / Multigenerational Families / Family 9789584504661 5½" x 7¼" / 88 pp $10.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Rebus The boy in this story has so many questions. Where does the sun go at night? Why can’t we just eat ice cream? Can you grow a lollipop tree by planting a lollipop? His grandfather is always nearby, giving him answers that weave fantastic, heart-warming stories. A charming book that includes pictograms to assist beginner readers. Beatrice Masini A pescar pensamientos Fishing for Thoughts Paola Arenas ¿Dónde está mi huevo? Where Is My Egg? ILLUSTRATIONS Christian Ayuni AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Peru GR M Animal Stories / Teamwork / Nature 9789587765021 5½" x 7¼" / 56 pp $10.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories Mother Condor has lost an egg. Very worried, she requests the help of everyone she finds: the vicuña, the rabbit, the sheep, the hummingbird . . . Each animal has a special trait that can help her find the lost egg. Will they ever find it? This beginner reader book will enable discussions on family, love, kindness, spirituality, and teamwork. 13 CHAPTER BOOKS AUTHENTIC TITLE AWARD WINNER K-2 Chapter Books